Do you find it hard to say no?

During the conversation your friend asks you for a favour. You listen then agree to help.

Moments later. Beep. Your phone flashes. It’s a new message.

Another request. This time it’s from a family member. You read through, check your calendar and text back agreeing to help.

The following week, its more of the same. Or perhaps you volunteer your services even though you know you don’t have the time.

Then one night you find yourself lying in bed. The lights are off. You’re wide awake.

You can’t sleep. Your mind is in overdrive. You do a Homer, “D’oh”, as you realise that you’ve done it again. You’ve said yes to everything.

As you carry out a mental inventory of your ever growing to-do’s you realise that most of them belong to other people. But how could this be?

Most likely you said ‘yes’ because you love them and sincerely wanted to help. But now you’re wide awake in the middle of the night feeling overwhelmed. Does this sound familiar?Continue reading Just say no→